George Edwin Bowden Papers, 1862-1938 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Nichole Delasalas

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Collection Overview

Title: George Edwin Bowden Papers, 1862-1938

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-206

Primary Creator: Bowden, George Edwin (1852-1908)

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Arranged by series in chronological order.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: Republicanism--Virginia--History--19th century

Forms of Material: Agreements, Correspondence, Photograph albums, Photographs, Receipts

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Personal correspondence, business papers, and personal photographs.

Biographical Note

George Edwin Bowden was born in Williamsburg, Virginia in 1852. He was the collector of customs for the port of Norfolk from 1879 to 1885. Bowden was elected as a Republican in Congress, serving from 1887 to 1891. He served as clerk of the United States Court from 1899 to 1908. He died in Norfolk, Virginia on January 22, 1908.

Subject/Index Terms

Republicanism--Virginia--History--19th century

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: George Edwin Bowden Papers, MSS 0000-206, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed November 30, 2015.

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